The Solicitor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is the Second Law Officer to the Attorney-General of Australia. The holders of this office are not members of parliament.
The primary function of the Commonwealth Solicitors-General have been to appear in the Commonwealth's interest in important legal proceedings, particularly in the High Court. The Solicitor-General also acts as the Commonwealth's senior legal adviser.
| Name | Period in office |
|---|---|
| Robert Garran | 1916-32 |
| George Knowles | 1932-46 |
| Kenneth Bailey | 1946-64 |
| Anthony Mason | 1964-69 |
| Robert Ellicott | 1969-73 |
| Maurice Byers | 1973-83 |
| Gavan Griffith | 1984-97 |
| David Bennett | 1998- 2008 |
| Stephen Gageler | 2008-Present |